bombardment
Example Sentences
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The latest bombardment came as Ukrainian negotiators were preparing for talks with US officials this weekend on an amended US peace plan.
From BBC
He continued that the family "cannot be said to come to the court with clean hands", citing a "bombardment" of requests to enter Ms Higson's property.
From BBC
Following the strikes, Hamas said the army's westward push of the yellow line and continued bombardment of eastern Gaza amounted to a "blatant breach" of the agreement.
From BBC
After weeks in which it seemed Netanyahu’s popularity was plunging, the bombardment of Gaza has united the country against a common threat and appeared to put the seasoned leader back in control.
From Seattle Times
Previous ceasefire agreements have been repeatedly violated, leaving civilians to navigate a terrifying landscape of chaos and bombardment with failing power and water, little food and a collapsing health system.
From Reuters
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